11.   Danny Manning has made a much faster than expected recovery from his third major knee blowout.

12.   Defenseman Richard Matvichuk is expected to undergo major knee surgery to replace the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

13.   During his sophomore season, Armstead had major reconstructive knee surgery.

14.   Fairly or not, two major knee injuries and various other ailments the past six seasons made some question his staying power.

15.   Funderburk, who sat out last season as a medical redshirt while recovering from a major knee injury, will be lost for five weeks.

16.   Hardaway, meanwhile, was a strong Don Nelson guy, and has struggled to come to grips with his limitations since returning from major knee surgery.

17.   He had undergone major reconstructive knee surgery late in that season, and could only watch the festivities from the sideline.

18.   He has had major knee and elbow surgery.

19.   He could use a great spring, especially if Jason White is back from major knee surgery.

20.   He was recovering from major knee surgery.